Nikon D6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
50 Imaging
73 Features
85 Overall
77


90 Imaging
39 Features
44 Overall
41
Nikon D6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 3280000)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
- Revealed February 2020
- Superseded the Nikon D5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced August 2012

Nikon D6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon D6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the D6 (Full frame) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

The D6 was released 7 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the D6 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon D6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D6 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
D6 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 91 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 2359k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+2359k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon D6
Galaxy Camera 4G | D6 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+1.6") |
Common features in the Nikon D6 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
D6 | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon D6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D6 enjoys external measurements of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") having a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Nikon D6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the D6 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D6 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 50 and 90 respectively.

Nikon D6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D6 and Galaxy Camera 4G.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D6 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D6 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher D6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D6 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Nikon D6 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon D6 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Class | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2020-02-11 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 5568 x 3712 | - |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3280000 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 105 | - |
Cross type focus points | 105 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Amount of lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 4.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,359k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 900 secs | - |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | none |
GPS | Built-in | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1270 grams (2.80 pounds) | 305 grams (0.67 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 3580 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual XQD/CFexpress slots | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Pricing at release | $6,496 | $550 |